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09-19-2009, 09:49 PM   #136
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GateCityRadio, 1982 or earlier would fit the pattern of the data gathered so far. The 6 xxx xxx serial numbers were manufactured from about 1977 to 1982.
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09-20-2009, 10:08 AM   #137
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Model: K1000 SE
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7629831
Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: Hong Kong
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Bottom plate sticker (BODY ASSEMBLED IN HONG KONG)

Focusing screen: Split screen with microprism collar

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know):
Year of original purchase (if you know):
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10-03-2009, 12:15 PM   #138
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7584517
Location of serial number: Top plate engraved

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: Yes

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: Japan
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Engraved on back on top plate

Focusing screen: Microprism

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): Heavy; exact weight unknown
Year of original purchase (if you know): Unknown
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10-07-2009, 01:33 AM   #139
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7735866
Location of serial number: Bottom plate engraved

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: No information
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: None

Focusing screen: Microprism

Weight (without batteries and body cap) Don't know
Year of original purchase (if you know): Don't know
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10-07-2009, 03:48 PM   #140
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just got my first K1000 off ebay.. needs a battery though.

Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7717195
Location of serial number: Top plate engraved

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: Yes

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: Hong Kong
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Bottom plate sticker

Focusing screen: Split screen
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10-07-2009, 05:13 PM   #141
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Just received it today. Purchased from a fellow forum member - SMC.

Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7902501
Location of serial number: bottom plate engraved

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near rewind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: ?
Location of manufacturing/assembling information:

Focusing screen: Split screen
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10-07-2009, 05:31 PM   #142
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 8154249
Location of serial number: bottom plate engraved

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near rewind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: ?
Location of manufacturing/assembling information:

Focusing screen: microprism spot
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10-09-2009, 03:04 PM   #143
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7177480
Location of serial number: bottom plate engraved

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near rewind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: "Body Assembled in Hong Kong"
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Sticker on bottom plate

Focusing screen: microprism spot
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10-10-2009, 07:16 AM   #144
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 8363585
Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: No
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: No
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in:
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Sticker on Bottom plate (lost)
Focusing screen: Split image (no surrounding circle)

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): Unknown
Year of original purchase (if you know): Unknown
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10-17-2009, 01:41 PM   #145
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Model: K1000 SE
Color of faux leather: Brown

Serial number:6303099
Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near rewind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: Hong Kong
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Bottom plate sticker

Focusing screen: Split screen with microprism collar

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): unknown
Year of original purchase (if you know): unknown
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10-22-2009, 08:18 AM   #146
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Location: Salo, Finland
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7997308
Location of serial number: Bottom plate engraved

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: No information
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: None

Focusing screen: Microprism

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): 621g
Year of original purchase (if you know): 1987, I believe.
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11-05-2009, 10:13 AM   #147
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Model: K1000 SE
Color of faux leather: Brown

Serial number: 6035697
Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: No information
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: None

Focusing screen: Split screen with microprism collar

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): Don't know
Year of original purchase (if you know): Don't know
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11-06-2009, 01:05 PM   #148
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 7198141
Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: Hong Kong
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Bottom plate sticker

Focusing screen: Microprism

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): ?
Year of original purchase (if you know): ?
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11-09-2009, 04:38 AM   #149
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 6199764
Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: Japan (I think - sticker has faded)
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Bottom plate sticker

Focusing screen: Microprism

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): Slightly over 600g
Year of original purchase (if you know): Unknown. Camera purchased used by me in 1993 or 1994
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11-09-2009, 05:24 AM   #150
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Posts: 23
Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black

Serial number: 5120865
Location of serial number: Bottom plate insert
Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: No
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: No
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: No
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: No

Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads

Manufactured/assembled in: Hong Kong
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Bottom plate sticker

Focusing screen: Microprism

Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know):
Year of original purchase (if you know): Cant Remember
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